ELA Apps to Know

edappsA few weeks ago now, I had the opportunity to attend and present at the New York State Reading Association‘s annual conference. I went to as many edtech-related sessions as possible, and today’s blog post is a summary of some great websites I learned about during a presentation by Charlotte Pass and Lisa Czirr from SUNY Cortland. What follows is only a partial list of the many resources they shared.

Finding Apps

  • edshelf: a great place to search for age-, grade-, and content-specific apps. They are reviewed and there’s some expanded info beyond the App Store
  • KinderTown: a site built for parents and another great tool for searching for apps; aimed at young children up to age 8

Digital Storytelling

  • storyjumper: create your own picture book for free, and get a hard copy once you’re finished; focused on elementary; can publish and share.

Classroom Collaboration

  • flippity: you need a Google account for this one; easy way to turn a spreadsheet into flashcards, games, and more

Brainstorming

Assessment

  • formative: create simple assessments for any grade, subject, and device
  • kahoot: assess in a game-like atmosphere

Please share any reviews of the above, or any other apps you’ve been using in your classroom or office in the comments below or on Twitter via #nysmartschools.

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